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Why don't law enforcement officials wear vests made of a material stronger than kevlar such as diamond?
Vests made with diamond material would be extremely heavy, impractical to wear for long periods, and very expensive to produce. Kevlar is a lightweight, flexible material that provides good protection against most firearms commonly encountered by law enforcement.
Is diamond stronger or obsidian?
Diamond is stronger than obsidian. Diamond is made of carbon atoms arranged in a strong crystal lattice structure, making it one of the hardest natural substances on earth. Obsidian, on the other hand, is a volcanic glass that is formed when lava cools quickly, making it less durable than diamond.
Why did Stephanie Kwolek invent the bullet-proof jacket?
Actually, she created Kevlar (Trademark) which is 5 - 9 times stronger than steel, yet lighter than fiberglass. The group of scientists she was working with at the time were trying to find a stronger material for automobile tires. If you would like to know more, please see the related link below:
Why does glass shatter more easily than diamond?
diamonds are stronger than glass, therefore, glass shatters more easily.
Who invented the Kevlar bulletproof vest?
There are actually multiple people who warrant credit for the invention of the Kevlar bulletproof vest. The DuPont corporation developed Kevlar material. Richard Armellino marketed a Kevlar vest called the K-15 in 1975 and Richard Davis the first all Kevlar vest in 1976.
What is stronger metal or fabric?
Honestly, it depends. Pound for pound, there are a number of fabrics that are stronger than most metals. For instance, Kevlar is a fabric and is far stronger than steel. Golden orb spider silk has been woven into fabric and is far stronger than steel or Kevlar.
Is a diamond stronger than steel?
Yes. Actually... a diamond is NOT 'stronger' than steel. A diamond is 'harder' than steel, but it is not stronger.
What is stronger than diamond?
The only thing stronger than diamond is laser, only laser and diamond can cut itself.
Is diamond stronger than emerald?
No, diamond is stronger than emerald. Rank of hardness Emerald: 8 Diamond: 10
Is steel stronger than diamond?
no
Is iron stronger than diamond?
No, diamond is MUCH harder.
Is diamond stronger than gold?
both have the same consistancy but if you look at the cenebral cortex the diamond is stronger but if you look at the color gold is stronger Diamond is the hardest element on earth.
What are Kevlar's properties?
Kevlar is a man made organic fibre that it is extremely strong and tough. Indeed, it is up to five times stronger than steel. When submerged in water, Kevlar can become up to 20 times stronger than steel. It can also withstand temperatures up to 300°C while still retaining its strength properties. Even at -196°C, Kevlar shows no signs of loss of strength. Almost all solvents are ineffective at corroding Kevlar except some very powerful acids. Kevlar, however is known to degrade when exposed to UV radiation.
What is stronger than a diamond?
Wurtzite Boron Nitride (w-BN) is a bit harder and stronger than diamonds. However, lonsdaleite (also called Hexagonal Diamond) is 58% harder than a diamond!
Why don't law enforcement officials wear vests made of a material stronger than kevlar such as diamond?
Vests made with diamond material would be extremely heavy, impractical to wear for long periods, and very expensive to produce. Kevlar is a lightweight, flexible material that provides good protection against most firearms commonly encountered by law enforcement.
Is coal stronger than diamond?
No, coal is not stronger than diamond. Diamond is one of the hardest known natural materials, while coal is much softer and less durable.
Is diamond stronger than tungsten?
Tungsten is stronger and harder than diamond. Tungsten has a higher tensile strength and can withstand more force and pressure compared to diamond. Diamond is known for its hardness, not strength.
